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# Senior Rotor Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Certo Aerospace Ltd
- **Location:** Frome, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Coax, Altair HyperWorks, Ansys
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2847400566-senior-rotor-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Significant rotorcraft or complex mechanical systems experience
 * Proven experience analysing/developing rotor head control assemblies
 * Advanced structural FEA / CAE capability
 * Strong understanding of loads, structural dynamics and fatigue
 * Experience correlating simulation with physical testing
 * CAD/CAE tools such as ANSYS, HyperWorks and/or SolidWorks
 * The ability to lead technical decisions and mentor other engineers

Experience with rotorcraft transmissions, aeroelasticity, multibody dynamics, MATLAB/Python, test rigs or airworthiness/certification would be particularly valuable.

## Description

Certo Aerospace is developing a heavy-lift coaxial UAV platform, and we're looking for an experienced engineer to take technical ownership of the mechanical performance and development of its rotor head system.

This is a hands-on R&D position combining advanced CAE, rotor-system engineering and technical leadership.

You'll have the freedom to understand the system from first principles, build the models, influence the design, validate it physically and ultimately see the aircraft fly.

The Mission

You'll lead rotor-head development from concept through analysis, test and validation, including: Structural FEA, Rotor Dynamics, DVP, Physical Testing, Development of CAE methods etc.

You'll work directly with Design, Manufacturing, Test and external suppliers, giving you genuine influence over the complete engineering lifecycle.


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